Below is a summary of information including: statistics from Florida’s Department of Corrections, an overview of the state’s prison overcrowding dilemma, as well as helpful references and points of contact for those interested in resolving the problem.

Facts and Figures 2007-2008

DOC Costs

Annual budget:$2.3 billion

Percentage of the state General Fund allocated
in the 2009-2010 Budget Proposal to Corrections: 4%